LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Jhonattan Vegas (FSY) made a 13-foot par putt on the second playoff hole to win the Bob Hope Classic on Sunday, holding off Gary Woodland (FSY) for his first PGA Tour victory.
The first Venezuelan to win a PGA Tour event, the rookie won in just his fifth tour start despite hitting his tee shot in the water on the 92nd hole of the five-day tournament. Vegas capitalized when Woodland made two poor chip shots, pumping his fist in celebration after his putt fell.
"It's a dream come true," said Vegas, the first rookie to win the 52-year-old Hope. "It's something you dream about, but you have to make it happen."...
Rookie Jhonattan Vegas wins Bob Hope Classic in playoff

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